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02-21-26 On Defense: Estonia's Stadium Oak - ...

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI ·

2026/02/25

In this episode of This Old Tree, with Doug Still...In the small Estonian town of Orissaare, football players dribble around a 150-year-old oak tree standing impossibly in the middle of their soccer field or "stadium." What seems like a quirky local oddity became a symbol of national pride when this tree won the 2015 European Tree of the Year, beating much larger countries like Hungary, Spain, and the UK.How did an unknown Estonian oak outcompete all of Europe? The answer involves brilliant PR,

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49:43

02-20-26 Saxophonist Gerry Mulligan-"Re-Birth of the...

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2026/02/25

This week on Jazz After Dinner, Joe features Saxophonist Gerry Mulligan from his 1992 GRP Records recording, titled “Re-Birth of the Cool.

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70:51

02-14-26 A Panel of Fantastic Thriller Novelists...

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2026/02/18

Join us as Ocean House owner and award-winning author Deborah Goodrich Royce moderates a conversation with thriller authors Christa Carmen, Karen Dukess, Vanessa Lillie, Kristin Offiler, and Tessa Wegert.About the Authors: Christa Carmen lives in Rhode Island. She is the author of The Daughters of Block Island, winner of the Bram Stoker Award and a Shirley Jackson Award finalist, the Indie Horror Book Award-winning Something Borrowed, Something Blood-Soaked, and the Bram Stoker Award-nominated

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48:29

02-13-26 Pianist & Vocalist Nat "King" Cole-“The...

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI ·

2026/02/17

This week, Joe is featuring Pianist and Vocalist Nat “King” Cole from his 1992 Capitol Records compilation recording, titled “The Best of The Nat “King” Cole Trio.”

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48:25

02-15-26 Narragansett Bay Symphony Community...

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2026/02/17

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with President Greg Henninger. We discuss their upcoming concert and listen to music from the March 8th at 3 PM performance at the E. Providence H. S. Auditorium. For more information, you can call (401) 274-4578 or go to www.nabsco.org

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43:06

02-07-26 Music for a Patriots Super Bowl - WCRI's...

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI ·

2026/02/10

In this week's WCRI's Kids Hour, your host Jamie listens to music celebrating the New England Patriots' return to the Super Bowl. You'll hear music from Bon Jovi, Gustav Holst, Ozzy Osbourne, John Adams, and more!

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49:36

02-06-26 Guitarist Larry Coryell -"Shining Hour" - ...

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI ·

2026/02/09

This week, Joe is featuring Guitarist Larry Coryell from his 1990 Muse Records recording, titled “Shining Hour.”

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49:43

02-08-26 Classical Guitarist Aaron-Larget...

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI ·

2026/02/09

This week, we feature Aaron-Larget Caplan, classical guitarist. He’s back to introduce another brand new album, “Guitar America 250”. This is the first time these songs will be heard anywhere! We’ll discuss his career and how he has had the opportunity to travel the world playing at concert venues large and small. For more information, you can go to www.alcguitar.com

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48:44

01-30-26 Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard-"Topsy" - Jazz...

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI ·

2026/02/02

This week of Jazz After Dinner, Joe features Trumpeter Freddie Hubbard from his 1990, Alfa Records recording, titled “Topsy.”

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47:27

02-01-26 Kristen & Del-Bourree Bach - ...

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI ·

2026/02/02

This week, our special guests are Kristen and Del-Bourree Bach. We discuss their theatrical careers, how they met, and how Del’s artistic abilities led to his becoming one of the most successful painters in the area. We listen to music from Mark Tabor, Del and Kristen’s favorite pianist. For information, you can go to www.del-bourreebach.com

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49:23

01-25-26 Community Player's Production of "Harold &...

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI ·

2026/01/28

The Community Players' production of “Harold and Maude” is the subject of this week's program, featuring Karen Kessler, the actor, and Brad Kirton, the Director. We discuss production and listen to some of the very interesting songs from the movie soundtrack. The show is opening on February 13th in Pawtucket. For more information, you can call (401) 726-6860 or go to www.thecommunityplayers.org

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01-24-26 Arborists Live: Our Tree Stories - This...

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI ·

2026/01/27

In this episode of This Old Tree, with Doug Still...What happens when six arborists come down from the trees to step behind the mic? Find out by listening to this special episode of stories by tree professionals told LIVE in front of an audience at the annual conference of the New England Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. Where does the adrenaline come from? What barriers have been climbed? What drives them, ropes and harness in hand? Hear what arborists say about defining

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49:48

01-23-26 Pianist/Composer Herbie...

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2026/01/27

This week on Jazz After Dinner, Joe features Pianist/Composer Herbie Hancock from his 1998 PolyGram Records recording titled “Gershwin’s World.”

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01-16-26 Pianist Barry Harris-At The Jazz Workshop ...

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI ·

2026/01/20

This week on Jazz After Dinner, Joe features Pianist Barry Harris from his 1992 Fantasy Records recording, titled “At The Jazz Workshop.”

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47:19

01-18-26 Newport Classical-Executive Director Oliver...

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI ·

2026/01/20

This week, Newport Classical is the subject of the program with Trevor Neal, Artistic Director, and Oliver Inteeworn, the new Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming spring season and listen to music that relates to those performances. For more information, you can go to www.newportclassical.org

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01-10-26 New York Times Bestselling Author Sarah...

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI ·

2026/01/13

Join us as Ocean House owner and award-winning author Deborah Goodrich Royce moderates a conversation with New York Times Bestselling Author Sarah McCoy.About the Author: SARAH McCOY is the New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author of the novels Whatever Happened to Lori Lovely?, Mustique Island, Marilla of Green Gables, The Mapmaker’s Children, The Baker’s Daughter, a 2012 Goodreads Choice Award Best Historical Fiction nominee, the novella “The Branch of Hazel” in Grand

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49:26

01-09-26 Trumpeter/Composer Tom Harrel-Sail Away - ...

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI ·

2026/01/12

This week on Jazz After Dinner, Joe features Trumpeter/Composer Tom Harrell from his 1989 Contemporary Records recording, titled “Sail Away.”

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01-03-26 Pops Goes the Orchestra! - WCRI's Kids Hour

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI ·

2026/01/05

In this week's WCRI's Kids Hour, hosts Jamie and Spencer listen and discuss music from the Pops Orchestra. You'll hear music that takes us to the Grand Canyon, a magician's workshop, space, the big city, and more!

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49:42

01-02-26 Pianist/Vocalist Shirley Horn-The Main...

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI ·

2026/01/05

This week, Joe is featuring Pianist/Vocalist Shirley Horn from her 1996 PolyGram/Verve Records recording, titled “The Main Ingredient.”

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01-04-26 Mystic River Chorale-Dec. 2025 - ...

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI ·

2026/01/05

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Frank Zilinyi, Artistic Director, and Alice Despar, a member of the Chorale. We talk about what the Chorale has done in the last season and their upcoming concert on Sunday, January 18th at 4 PM at Harkness Chapel at Connecticut College. For more information, you can go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

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